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Diamond's first novel has now exploded onto the literary scene, keeping him running the gauntlet of readings and radio shows and earning him comparisons to beat author Neal Cassady, among other American legends. His debut, "Crashing Out in the Alphabets," explores the seamy,sexual New York City underbelly through its protagonist, the talented, drunken, murderous Kevin Nelson. Called "outrageous, raw and savage" by one reviewer, the novel is typical of Diamond's oeuvre _ his work, he says, "portrays the maddening things one sees during the beginnings of life." As the popularity of "Crashing" mushrooms, so has Diamond's public appearance schedule in the New York area. He has held numerous discussions and readings at Barnes & Noble and Waldenbooks and beenfeatured on the Noam Landen Radio Show, 1500 AM in New Jersey. He is featured on curledup.com and spilledink.com, and his work has been serialized on xenith.net.Prior to the release of "Crashing," his writings appeared in Mudfish, Number Foundation Magazine, Rutgers University Review, 12th Planet, Writers Choice, Story Mania and the NY Hangover. Diamond lives in Astoria, Queens and is now at work on a second novel and screen play. When not scribbling on napkins or frightening bookstore patrons with his dark readings, he can be found drinking Kamikazes in any bar that will serve him. He is now working hard on his new novel.
Birth Place: Livingston, NJ
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